(A) Units of measure. The following rules shall apply when computing parking spaces:
(1) Driveway space. Entrances, exits, or driveways shall not be computed as part of a required parking lot or area, except in the case of single-family and two-family dwellings where driveways may be used in calculating the amount of off-street parking.
(2) Multiple uses. Unless otherwise noted or approved, off-street parking areas serving more than one (1) use shall provide parking in an amount equal to the combined total of the requirements of each use.
(3) Area measurements.
(a) Unless otherwise specifically noted, all square footage-based parking standards shall be computed based on gross floor area of all floors of a non-residential or mixed-use building.
(b) The areas of a non-residential or mixed-use building that are used for storage, restrooms, loading/unloading, mechanical equipment, stairwells, and elevator shafts may be excluded from the gross floor area calculation.
(c) When a measurement of the number of required spaces results in a fractional number, the fraction shall be rounded up to the next highest whole number.
(d) Parking space requirements for a use not specifically mentioned in this code shall be determined by using the most similar and restrictive parking space requirements as specified by the City Planner.
(B) Number of off-street parking requirements. Table 174-1: Off-Street Parking Space Requirements defines the number of parking spaces required for each use within the city.
Use | Parking Space Requirement |
Residential Uses | |
Boarding house | 1 space for each sleeping room or 1 space for each 2 beds, whichever is greater |
Dormitory | 1 space for each sleeping room or 1 space for each 2 beds, whichever is greater |
Fraternity and sorority houses | 1 space for each sleeping room or 1 space for each 2 beds, whichever is greater |
Group homes | 1 space per 2 beds |
Manufactured and mobile homes | 2 spaces per unit |
Mixed-use residential | 1 space for each sleeping room + additional parking required for non-residential uses |
Multifamily dwellings | 1 space for each sleeping room |
Residential care facilities | 1 space per 2 beds |
Single-family dwellings and two- family dwellings | 1 space for each sleeping room |
Public Uses | |
Cemeteries, crematories, and public mausoleums | 1 space per employee on largest shift |
Government buildings and facilities | 1 space per 400 sq. ft. |
Community social service facilities | 1.5 spaces per caregiver/employee on largest shift + required spaces for dwelling units if applicable |
Library | 1 space per 400 sq. ft. |
Museum | 1 space per 450 sq. ft. |
Places of worship | 1 parking space for every 4 persons who may be legally admitted therein at one time under the state fire prevention laws |
Public parks and outdoor recreation areas | 5 parking spaces for each gross acres of land up to 50 acres, and 1 parking space per gross acre of land above 50 acres |
Schools, public and private, preschool through 8th grade | 2 spaces per classroom |
Schools, public and private, 9th - 12th grade | 7 spaces per classroom |
Commercial Uses | |
Agricultural and horticultural uses | 1 space per employee on largest shift |
Animal hospitals and veterinarian offices | 1 space per 450 sq. ft. |
Animal training, boarding, and pet day care | 1 space per 450 sq. ft. |
Assisted living, skilled nursing care, and similar senior living facilities | 1 parking spaces for every 6 beds, plus 1 additional space per employee on largest shift |
Auditoriums, theaters, stadiums, assembly halls, and similar places of assembly with no fixed seating | 1 parking space for every 4 persons who may be legally admitted therein at one time under the state fire prevention laws |
Auditoriums, theaters, stadiums, assembly halls, and similar places of assembly with fixed seating | 1 parking space for every 4 seats |
Automotive fueling stations | 1 parking space for each employee per largest shift, minimum of 2 spaces |
Automotive repair facilities | 1 parking space for every 400 sq. ft. of building area |
Automotive sales and leasing | 1 parking space for every 400 sq. ft. of building area |
Bakery | 1 parking space per 200 sq. ft. |
Banks and financial institutions | 1 parking space for every 150 sq. ft. of building area |
Barber and beauty shops | 1 parking space per beauty chair or barber chair, plus 1 additional space for each employee per shift |
Bars and taverns | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. |
Bowling alleys | 3 parking spaces for each bowling lane |
Brewery, macro | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of taproom/restaurant/other public use space + 1 space per employee on largest shift |
Brewery, micro and nano | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of taproom/restaurant/other public use space + 1 space per employee on largest shift |
Brewpub | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of taproom/restaurant/other public use space + 1 space per employee on largest shift |
Child-care center and preschools | 2 spaces per facility + 1 space for every 8 clients |
Commercial greenhouses | 1 space per employee on largest shift |
Commercial shopping centers | 1 parking space for each 300 sq. ft. of gross building floor area |
Construction and large equipment rental, sales, and service | 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. + 1 space per 2,500 sq. ft. of outdoor display area + 1 space per employee on largest shift |
Distillery, macro | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of taproom/restaurant/other public use space + 1 space per employee on largest shift |
Distillery, micro | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of taproom/restaurant/other public use space + 1 space per employee on largest shift |
Farmers markets | 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of indoor floor area +1space per 500 sq. ft. of outdoor sales or display area |
Hospital | 1 parking space for every 4 beds, plus 1 additional space for every 2 employees and members of the staff in the largest working shift |
Hotels and motels | 1 parking space for each of the first 20 guest units, plus 1 parking space for every 2 guest units over the first 20 units |
Indoor recreation facilities | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. |
Industrial facilities, including manufacturing, warehousing, storage, distribution, research and development, laboratories, and production | 1 parking space for every 2 employees in the largest working shift |
Medical office and clinic | 1 space per 200 sq. ft., but not less than 6 spaces |
Mixed-use buildings | The sum of the parking required for the uses within the building |
Mortuaries and funeral homes | 1 parking space for every 150 sq. ft. of building space |
Office | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. |
Personal and retail services, less than 10,000 sq. ft. | 1 parking space for every 300 sq. ft. of building area |
Personal and retail services, greater than 10,000 sq. ft. | 1 parking space for every 500 sq. ft. of building area |
Restaurants, standard | 1 parking space for every 4 seats or customers plus 1 parking space for every 2 employees per shift |
Restaurants, with drive-thru | 1 parking space for every 150 sq. ft. of building area |
Retail sales, less than 10,000 sq. ft. | 1 parking space for every 300 sq. ft. of building area |
Retail sales, greater than 10,000 sq. ft. | 1 parking space for every 500 sq. ft. of building area |
Schools, post-secondary education facilities and trade schools | 1 space per 10 classroom seats |
Self-storage facilities | 3 space + 1 space per 100 individual storage units |
Shopping centers | 1 space per 350 sq. ft. |
Theaters | 1 space per 5 seats |
Vehicle storage | 1 space per employee on largest shift + 1 space per facility vehicle + 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of building |
(C) Reduction in number of spaces.
(1) The Board of Zoning Appeals may authorize, on appeal, a reduction in the number of required parking spaces if an exceptional situation or condition exists, if alternative parking methods such as shared parking, off-street parking, and/or bicycle parking are proposed to be used, or if a parking plan is presented that demonstrates the number of required parking spaces based on the size and nature of the use, hours of operation, estimated number of patrons/customers, number of employees, availability of off-street parking, and other similar situations.
(2) The City Planner may approve a reduction in the number of required parking spaces up to ten (10) percent.
(D) Shared parking.
(1) Shared parking is encouraged and permitted if the multiple uses that the shared parking will benefit can cooperatively establish and operate the facilities.
(2) The owner or owner's authorized agent shall provide any applicable documentation or information to substantiate the request for a reduction of the total number of parking spaces. Shared parking may be approved if the following is met:
(a) Enough spaces are provided to meet the highest demand of the participating uses.
(b) Evidence has been submitted by the parties operating the shared parking facility, to the satisfaction of the City Planner, documenting the nature of the land uses and the times when the individual uses will be in operation to demonstrate a lack of potential conflict between them.
(c) The shared parking spaces will not be located more than five hundred (500) feet from the uses that they are intended to serve.
(d) Pedestrian connectivity shall be provided between the use that it is intended to serve and the shared parking location.
(e) A shared parking agreement that documents how the shared parking agreement shall accommodate the needs of each user shall be submitted to and approved by the City Planner. This agreement shall include evidence of deed restrictions or other recorded covenants that ensure that the spaces will be properly maintained during the life of the development.
(E) Parking for the disabled. Parking spaces required for the disabled shall be provided in compliance with the applicable state and federal requirements. All spaces should be located so that they provide easy access from the closest parking spaces to the major entrances of the use for which they are provided.
(F) Continuation of facilities. Off-street parking areas, that are accessory to existing or proposed uses, shall continue to be maintained and operational for the life of the use. Such parking areas shall not be used for automobile sales, service, or repair of motor vehicles unless specially approved by the city.
(G) Maintenance of parking lots. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to keep parking lots maintained in good condition at all times.
(Ord. 22:2019, passed 6-10-19)